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Before She Was Marilyn Monroe

Norma Jeane Dougherty Becomes Marilyn Monroe

Norma Jeane Dougherty Becomes Marilyn Monroe

In 1946, she signs with 20th Century Fox and takes this publicity pic. She renames herself after stage star Marilyn Miller and her own mother's maiden name, Monroe.

In this photo: Marilyn Monroe

Photo: J. R. Eyerman./Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images

Feb 01, 1947
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